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#1872 of 3,441 schools in OH
Westerville-south High School
High School · Westerville City · Westerville, OH
A Westerville City high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
303 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
- Math 46% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westerville-south High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 56% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westerville-south High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,336
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Westerville-north High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,542 | Compare → |
| Unity AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 1.9 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Oakstone Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westerville City
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westerville-south High School is listed in Westerville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westerville-south High School
Westerville-south High School is a public high school in Westerville, OH, part of Westerville City, serving approximately 1,485 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,872 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westerville-south High School
What grades does Westerville-south High School serve?
Westerville-south High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westerville-south High School?
Westerville-south High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerville-south High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerville-south High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westerville-south High School rank in OH?
Westerville-south High School ranks #1,872 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Westerville-south High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westerville-south High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westerville-south High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westerville-south High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Westerville-south High School a charter school?
No, Westerville-south High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westerville-south High School a Title I school?
No, Westerville-south High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westerville-south High School?
45.9% of students at Westerville-south High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (614) 797-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43081)
- 64,314
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43081; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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